CHILD CARE
ABOUT KIDS CLUB
The Darien YMCA’s Kids Club is an ideal after-school program for children of active and working parents. Kids Club is a state-licensed program designed for children age 3 through 5th grade. Participating children can ride the “Y Bus” directly from their Darien school to the Kids Club program held at the Darien YMCA. There they are met by the Kids Club staff who create a supportive environment for after-school fun. Children may stay as late as 6:30 PM.
Our goals are to promote self-confidence and social growth through daily projects and team activities and to encourage responsibility among children, for example, in carefully completing their homework. Children of similar ages are placed in small groups. Depending on the age of the children in the group, typical activities include homework time, indoor/outdoor games, snacks, arts and crafts, swimming, cooking, and special events. Whether in the pool or the classroom, Kids Club incorporates the national YMCA’s values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in its curriculum.
Kids Club follows the Darien public school calendar. The program operates during early dismissal time and
conference days. We welcome children of all abilities.
For further info, contact:
John Novak, Youth Development Director of School Age Child Care
203.655.8228 ext 1331 or jnovak@darien-ymca.org.
KIDS CLUB FEES & REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026 – 2027 school year is open.
MONTHLY FEES SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY (NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR JUNE)
PRE-SCHOOL TO FIFTH GRADE:
| 5 Days | 4 Days | 3 Days | 2 Days | Drop-In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $651 | $532 | $434 | $308 | $65 per day (if space is available) |
Participants must be a Member of the Darien YMCA at the time of registration and must remain current through the entire school year.
Fees are spread equally among 9 months. Children enrolling in June will only pay a pro-rated fee. Fees are not adjusted for months that have vacation days.
Registration is done ONLINE. All monthly fees are processed on the 20th of every month for the following month. 1st payment will be processed on August 20th. $50 registration fee is due at the time of registration.
KIDS CLUB WITHDRAWAL POLICY
If for some reason a parent / guardian elects to withdraw his/her child from the Kids Club Program during the course of the school year, a written notice is required. Withdrawals must be made prior to the 20th of the month to avoid being charge for the upcoming month. All payments made previously will not be refunded. Refunds or credits are not given to any days missed for illness or vacations.
